Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Former Royal Bank of Scotland









 Former Royal Bank of Scotland 30 Bothwell Street now being used as a pub.

The Architect was James Miller built in 1935 a rather severe looking building, the friezes that decorate the building are the highlight of the building, the friezes are by Gilbert Bayes who was an esteemed and prolific British sculptor whose long career spanned the Arts & Crafts era, the New Sculpture Movement, and the Art Deco period. 

Clyde Sunset


 The sun setting over the Clyde with the Renfrew to Partick bridge and the transport museum.

Vic 32


 Vic 32  as seen from Braehead shopping centre, she was coal fired but has since been converted to a bio fuel. People who had never seen a puffer or watched Para Handy would sometimes phone the coastguard thinking she was on fire!

Vic 32 has been converted to carry ten passengers, If you would like to learn more about the puffer click HERE

Monday, September 29, 2025

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH








 Christ the King Church was built in 1959,the architect was Thomas S. Cordiner.

It is located at Carmunnock Road just outside the entrance to Kings Park.

Saturday, September 27, 2025

The Barclays Glasgow Campus






The Barclays Glasgow Campus is a £330 million, purpose-built campus and one of Scotland's largest inward investments, located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Tradeston. The campus is a mixed-use development with five buildings—three new and two restored listed buildings—that house 5,000 staff, along with public amenities including a rooftop cafe bar, community exhibition spaces, a street food market, and a gym overlooking the river. It serves as Barclays' European Headquarters.